Tuesday, February 11, 2014

A Tall Drink of Water and Posts of the Week

You're one tall drink of water, but I got to tell you, you don't look too bright.

~ Neil Gaiman

One of Uban Dictionary's definition for a "tall drink of water" is:A man or woman that is tall, gorgeous, and super delicious. Like on a hot day, a tall drink of water is absolutely appealing.

My Zephyr is a handsome boy. And he's rather tall as cats go. And his purrs are a deep, soothing rumble of delicious love. So he could well be defined as the feline version of a tall drink of water but the Neil Gaiman quote above describes my boy rather well. He's sweet, beautiful and oh so loving but most wouldn't describe him as bright.

The cats always have a full bowl of fresh water handy (unless Benny decides to empty it instead of his own) and there's another bowl for the aforementioned canine beastie, so there's no shortage of liquid refreshment around for the critters. That didn't stop dear Zephyr from looking to a more awkward source of water - my near-empty not-so-tall glass of water.

Will your face even fit?

Yes, I guess it will.

Okay, that's a bit too close - your chin is in the water. Try using your tongue.

Atta boy, Zeph!

Sweet success.

Zephyr might have to give you change if you offered him a penny for his thoughts but to me, he's my beautiful, loveable, tall drink of water,

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And now, without further delay, here are the Posts of the Week. The icon below is yours for the taking if your blog post is named as a POTW.

Please drop by their blogs for a visit and leave a kind comment if you have the time. Also, please feel free to add your own choices (for any blog except this one) for a specific blog post in the comments section below, where others can see them.

57 comments:

My cat will go after a glass of milk. He tips it over if he cat fit his very fluffy head (fat) head inside. We try everything we can do to NOT let him have milk but he has other ideas.My cat is very weirdly, extra long. Not tall, long. It is like he has an extra 1/4 of a cat attached to the end of him.

The pictures of your kitty are very nice. Have you shown him? I think he might like to see them.

And look how beautiful he is!I just love cats; always have. They don't need my praise. They have their own way, somehow, of praising themselves....(clever li'l buggars.) But, I would be remiss to not sing their praises. I am always amazed at how they can lap water from any vessel....much less this tall drinking glass. Great shots, Hilary. Thank you for the Post of the Week. I am such a Daddy's girl. Always happy to write about my Daddy. Thank you, Hilary.

I hope you don't permit Zephyr to hear your comments on his intellect. ;-pI think he is positively breathtaking. All round and softy-bristly. He looks like a cartoon cat. Maybe his thought balloons are just invisible to you.Ever think o' that? Huh????

super shots of a tall drink of water. I think Zephyr and Uma would love adventuring together. She actually did get her head caught in a plastic cup for water. Quite the site dashing about bashing into things until she knocked it off her head, then went to check to see if there was still water. She also would give change for a penny. tee hee....gotta love those kittencats. Thank you for your chosing GK's and my post Pay It Forward. Oma Linda

Hi Hilary! I haven't been an active blogger since health issues knocked the stuffin' out of me a few years ago, but I'm back! Your photos have gotten even more beautiful than before! I had a cat who drank from glasses by dipping her paw in and then licking it off. So good to see you're still blogging. So many people seem to have closed their doors.

Just a Beautiful Cat! Loved the photos! In my blog I posted a memorable photo of our 100 year old dog. Clyde. He passed away last year naturally at home. He loved being close to me when I worked on my Macrame Beaded Curtains.

So handsome - love the nose. Zephyr definitely is mastering drinking from a glass. I've been off-line for awhile, dealing with family matters. I was surprised and honored this AM to discover I was included in POTW. Thanks so much, Hilary!

Batgirl does this...she also likes to drink from the faucet. Lovely photos of her too...I will spend tomorrow reading all the POTW...we had 12 inches of snow today on top of the 4 inches from yesterday so I really won't be going anywhere!hugsSandi

Oh Hilary, that is so precious. I love that you got photos of every step, and I don't care if some of our furry friends aren't the sharpest knives in the drawer. They are perfect just the way they are. I love that last picture and your comment about it. He's gorgeous!

Priceless. Just priceless. Mine do it also. I may have to find a home for one of them. I have new allergies. . Our dog may have to stay outside all summer in the shop, and in his own house also. I will be away now until mid March on Vacation.

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